Travel Advisories

Equipment

Please note that Pacific Coastal Airlines cannot accept e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-hoverboards for travel on any of our flights, whether as carry-on or checked baggage, as their batteries exceed our allowable limits.

 

Bicycles

Bicycles may be shipped in rigid containers (i.e. plastic or heavy cardboard) designed specifically for the bike being tendered. No part of the bicycle may protrude outside of the container.

Any bicycle tendered to Pacific Coastal Airlines not in a container shall have the handle bars turned sideways (the front wheel remains straight), the pedals removed (to be stored in passenger’s bag) and shipped at the owner’s risk. Customer Service Agents will issue a Conditional Acceptance tag checking off improperly packaged which must be signed by the passenger.

Notes:

  • The customer is responsible for providing packaging, turning handle bars and removing pedals.
  • If a bicycle has hydraulic cylinders which are observed to be leaking, the cylinders must be removed prior to shipping.

The fixed fee for bicycles is $105.00 per direction. The bicycle and shipping container must not exceed 70lbs.

Bows and Arrows

Bows and arrows must be suitably packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container designed for shipping.

Fishing Rods

Fishing Rods must be packaged in a hard shell container designed for shipping. If a shipper wishes to send fishing rods without case, a Conditional Acceptance form must be signed. Applicable checked baggage fees apply.

If these items exceed the maximum checked baggage dimensions the oversize fee will be waived. One fishing rod and one checked bag will count as one checked item. Please note that although oversize fees will be waived, overweight fees will not, the items cannot exceed 50lbs (23kgs) total together.

Hunting/Firearms

Firearms and ammunition are accepted as checked baggage only. Passengers travelling with a firearm or ammunition must declare the items to the Customer Service Agent at check-in. A Firearms Declaration must be completed and signed before we will accept firearms and/or ammunition for carriage. The firearm and the ammunition cannot be packed in the same container, they must travel separately.

Firearms will not be accepted unless they are unloaded (with the safety on) and packaged in a specially designed case (hard metal or plastic with a lock).

The maximum ammunition allowance per passenger, per checked bag is 5 kg (11 lbs). Ammunition must be packed in the manufactures original package, clearly labeled “Ammunition”.

Inflatable Boats

Inflatable boats (ex: Zodiacs) should be packed into rigid containers. If not, a Conditional Acceptance tag must be applied and signed. Self-inflating boats will not be accepted if the pressure canister is contained within the package. Inflatable kayaks can be accepted if packed into a rigid container and do not contain a pressure canister.

Rigid Hull Water Craft

Due to size limitations, Pacific Coastal is not able to accommodate rigid-hull water craft like canoes and kayaks.

Life Jackets

Self-inflating life jackets, containing up to two (2) cylinders fitted into a life jacket, and up to two (2) spare cartridges per person can travel in checked baggage or carry-on baggage.

Hockey Bag/ Sticks (Stand-alone)

These should be packed in a hard-sided case. If not, a Conditional Acceptance form must be completed and signed. Applicable checked baggage fees apply.

If these items exceed the maximum checked baggage dimensions the oversize fee will be waived. A hockey bag and two sticks will count as one checked item. Please note that although oversized fees will be waived, overweight fees will not, the items cannot exceed 50lbs (23kgs) total together.

Golf Clubs

These should be packed in a hard case or in travel carry bags. If not, a Conditional Acceptance form must be completed and signed. Applicable checked baggage fees apply; however, if these items exceed the maximum checked baggage dimensions, the oversize fee will be waived. Overweight fees will apply if the item exceeds 50lbs.

Skis and Snowboards

These should be packed in a hard-sided case. If not, a Conditional Acceptance form must be completed and signed. Skis and snowboard plus one boot bag will be considered one item. A boot bag will only be considered one item with the skis/snowboard if the bag only includes boots and is not greater than 24″x 16″ x 19″. Applicable checked baggage fees apply.

If these items exceed the maximum checked baggage dimensions, the oversize fee will be waived. Overweight fees will apply if the item exceeds 50lbs.

Surfboards & Paddleboards

The longest surfboard or paddleboard that can be accepted is 86” (213cm) in length*. It must be in a case, if the case is soft side a Conditional Acceptance tag must be issued and signed at check-in. Surfboards and paddleboards not in a case will not be accepted. The surfboard and shipping container must not exceed 70lbs. We limit the number of surfboards and paddleboards permitted on each flight; we strongly recommend requesting space for your surfboards and paddleboards as soon as you have completed your booking.

*Length: from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail surfboard, including the travel case.

The fixed fee for surfboards and paddleboards is $105.00 per direction. Due to space availability, Pacific Coastal Airlines is not able to accommodate all types and sizes of surfboards.

Surfboards and paddleboards must be packaged in a proper travel case. The board’s fins must be removed for travel.

Scuba Gear

One set is accepted per guest and includes one:

  • Pair of fins
  • Mask
  • Regulator
  • Snorkel
  • Speargun (scuba gun) Tank harness
  • Aqua-lung cylinder or scuba tank
    • Cylinders containing compressed air or a special gas mixture are prohibited. Only empty cylinders (pressure gauge must read zero) are allowed. Tank valve must be open.
  • Diving lamp -The battery must be in the device. Conditional acceptance tag must be attached to the luggage for fragility reasons.
    • All applicable oversized, overweight and extra piece fees apply.